All to often, I buy frivolous or impractical things from charity shops, so it's really nice to have found a couple of outfits for myself and Ruby which are really lovely and will be worn loads.
My favourites of the past fortnight are this super flattering vintage wool skirt (£6) and a pair of brand new Marks & Spencer patent heeled brogues (£3).
I've already worn the shoes on a night out, and wore the skirt and shoes together last week at a blogger event at Handmade London. Even though my feet were killing me by the end of the day, it's amazing how different you feel in heels and a skirt after living in jeans and flat boots.
For Ruby I spotted this needlecord tiered skirt by Autograph at M&S for £1.50 and only this morning picked up this adorable pair of unworn leather Mary Janes also from M&S for £2.20.
I love the little leather applique detail and the punched hole design.
It seems to me that charity shop prices are finally coming down. What do you think? Have you noticed more sensible pricing recently?
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I rarely find nice clothes. You have two super outfits there and the shoes !! What finds both pairs. Having now met you and Ruby, I can just imagine you wearing them xx
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely clothes! So true that wearing heels makes such a difference to how you feel.
ReplyDeleteEspecially love Ruby's shoes - so so cute.
Those little lilac shoes are really gorgeous - I wish they made shoes like that in grown-up sizes! Both skirts and your heeled shoes are lovely too.
ReplyDeleteI don't know whether prices are coming down, I think it depends on the style of charity shop. I prefer to donate to places that will sell for a good price, rather than shops that underprice. But I have left items unbought in charity shops sometimes if the price has been too high.
The skirt is so lovely, I bet you'll get lots of wear out of it. I rarely find clothes too Karen.
ReplyDeleteI also love the shoes, very sweet and a lovely colour.
I struggle with heels, I have such huge plates of meat!
The little purple shoes are too cute. I also like the pair you got for yourself. They have a nice 1940's look.
ReplyDeleteLovely finds ive found some cracking clothes from charity shops but my local one you really have to rummage and sometimes i just cant be bothered especially when its busy lol
ReplyDeleteI like all your stuff this week. I bet the skirt looks lovely with the shoes.
ReplyDeleteLast week I found some wonderful items that were reasonably priced. We can only hope that they lower there thrift shopping prices. The little girl shoes are very cute.
ReplyDeleteLovely finds Liz - I'd have got my sharpened elbows out if I'd spotted the skirt and shoes at the same time as you! I'm hoping to do a Magpie post later today, if not it will have to wait till next week (busy busy) x
ReplyDeleteI managed to get myself sorted to join in this week.I think it depends on the shop on prices.Oxfam and Red Cross are cheaper compared to RSPCA and Blue Cross I guess because the latter are animal charities.I bet Ruby loves her new shoes and you must of found it hard to keep a straight face when you bought them.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shoes for both of you.
ReplyDeleteYou have an eye for style and I love the shoes in particular, both pairs.
ReplyDeleteCharity shops need to pitch prices carefully. Fine if you have a marketing dept not so easy if you just have one or two shops.
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Hello! I'm new to Magpie Monday but had a great charity shop find this morning so thought it was a good time to start. I love your finds, especially the unworn shoes. Result!
ReplyDeleteOoh I like that checked skirt and the fact that it's vintage is even sweeter!
ReplyDeleteI can see Ruby in her outfit too. I always fall upon M&S in charity shops because I think you're still assurred of quality. £2 for those beautiful shoes, you can't go wrong!!
I've been too ill for two weeks now to go rummaging so I'm living vicariously through Magpie Monday, great stuff as ever chick. x
ReplyDeleteLove your skirt, and Ruby's shoes are so cute. Prices are still high in the town centre, but lower in the 'poorer' areas so I shop in those.I usually pick up clothes from my favourite carboot stall. She only sells clothes which are pristine and everything is freshly laundered and pressed. I got a lovely Next cotton cardi for me yesterday for £1, and a few weeks ago I got a cashmere blend M & S jumper for hubby, also for £1.
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are really cute!
ReplyDeleteThe charity shops around here are really mixed. Some have total bargain prices and some still charge far too much, sometimes more than the item was in the first place (I'm talking Primark clothes, not antiques!).
I like the girls shoes too they are very cute.
ReplyDeleteSome of the clothes in the local charity shops are pricey, but occasionally a bargain can be found.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the car boot season again as lots of childrens clothes can be picked up fairly cheaply at those.
I love all of your finds! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe little shoes are precious...love the little flowers.
ReplyDeleteI want a little girl so I can buy cute little shoes and skirts! WAH! :0(
ReplyDeleteSo envious!
Madison xxxx
what lovely shoes, my daughter would be so jealous :)
ReplyDeleteOoh those shoes are gorgeous! - both pairs! I have shoe envy! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, such bargains! I have definitely not noticed a drop in charity shop prices, they just seem to be getting higher and higher around here. I remember i used to get things for £3 at the most, just 3 or 4 years ago, and now prices are generally more like £6 to £8 for clothes and shoes. Charity shops are getting less stock though and have to compete with low cost high street shops so i understand why, but it still doesn't feel right to charge such high prices.
ReplyDeleteThis week i managed to spend just £5.50 on 6 books, i can always find cheap books!
Aqeela xx
I am going to the charity shops today. I have found some bargains recently. I think I will need to link up from now on!
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